Johnson, Weld Draw Line Between Philosophy and Politics by Josh Guckert After what was likely the most contentious and heavily-publicized primary cycle in Libertarian Party history, former governors Gary Johnson and William Weld earned the party’s nominations for president and vice president, respectively, last weekend. Though the two represent easily the most politically experienced and “qualified”…
The Republican governor of Massachusetts has stated he will sign a law allowing people to use the public facility that corresponds with their gender identity, so long as it has one key provision. Recognizing that opposition to transgender bathroom policies are rooted more in fear of individuals taking advantage of those policies than anything to…
You must have known it was coming; if not then you were living in blissful ignorance. AT&T has moved first; the second-largest broadband internet provider in the U.S. has imposed data usage limits on its customers. If it doesn’t already, your home internet will soon come with a data plan just like your phone. This…
Democratic leaders are getting pretty nervous behind closed doors and several sources are now reporting that the party may be making a last minute substitution for its nominee for President of the United States. The National Review reports that the report from the Justice Department’s inspector general has prompted party insiders to dust off their…
By Eric Lieberman Following an initially tepid response to the Apple vs. FBI debate, Facebook may soon provide technology that will completely secure private communications. The world’s largest social media company is set to offer end-to-end encryption capabilities on their Messenger application, according to recent reports. End-to-end encryption safeguards information not only from externalities like hackers…
In separate amendments tacked on to other spending bills, both the U.S. House and Senate voted to approve allowing military veterans to discuss the option of medical marijuana with their VA doctors in states where it is legal. Doctors affiliated with the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) would not be able to provide patients with…
The Libertarian Party Has Nominated Johnson-Weld — What Next? By Avens O’Brien On Sunday, the Libertarian Party selected its ticket. Governor Gary Johnson as their presidential nominee, and Governor William Weld as their vice presidential nominee. I was there, and yes, I was on a different “team.” I watched both win on the second ballot,…
By JP Carroll The Colombian government is close to finally hammering out a peace deal with Marxist narco rebels and is in ‘permanent session’ negotiations as of Tuesday, to end this 52 year war, the longest in the region. Negotiations have been going on between the government and the rebels since November 2012. Havana, Cuba is where negotiations…
By Casey Harper The UCLA campus is on lockdown after reports of an active shooter and multiple victims down. Law enforcement told MSNBC News that at least two have been killed. Reports indicate that the Engineering building on South Campus has been shut down. The University told students to take shelter on their website. BruinAlert: Shooting at…
By Lina Bryce When a concealed carry permit holder attempts to stop an Army Vet from shooting innocent people, on a road called “Memorial Drive,” during Memorial Day weekend, while a Boy Scout delivers first aid to a gunshot victim, you would assume the story would be widely reported. However, it took some digging from some local media outlets…